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Strain Japan R-16 Mission Statement

"It is the mission of the Strain-Japan R-16 School District
to provide a sound basic educational opportunity for each student,
and to help every student become a successful learner."

Current Opening:
  • The Strain-Japan School is accepting applications for substitute teachers.
  • The Strain-Japan School is accepting applications for substitute bus drivers.  
2020-2021 Job Openings:
  • The Strain-Japan School is accepting applications for a part-time PE/Health teacher, two days a week.
  • The Strain-Japan School has an anticipated opening for a full-time 1st grade teacher.
  • The Strain-Japan School has an anticipated opening for middle school math and science teacher. 
Applications can be found under the "Faculty and Staff" tab, Employment Applications, and can be emailed to mrsstuddard@strainjapan.com, or apply at moteachingjobs.com.
The school has a K-8 population of approximately 60 students and runs a shortened calendar.
Strain-Japan School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Student of the Month

Congratulations  
Student of the month
Brooke Parks
Congratulations to Brooke Parks for being student of the month.  Brooke has earned this recognition by being a hard worker and thoughtful student.  Brooke always has a positive attitude and is willing to try her hardest at any task given to her.  She is a great leader and is very helpful to other students and her teachers. Brooke is the daughter of Amanda Becker and Justin Parks. 

Important Dates

February 25th - Title 1 Night

March 4th - End of Quarter

March 8th - Daylight Saving Time Begins

March 10th - Parent/Teacher Conferences

March 19th-27th - Spring Break

April 6th - Spring Concert

April 7th - T.A.P. Meeting at 4 p.m.

April 7th - Title 1 Review at 5 p.m.

April 9th-13th - No School

April 15th & 16th - English 1 EOC Testing for 8th Grade
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April 20th-May 1st - MAP Testing

Kindergarten screenings are April 2nd & 3rd. Info under the "more" tab.

Reminders


​Kindergarten Screenings:
At Sullivan Primary
573-468-5171
Call March 12 to set up your child’s screening.
Appointments for screenings will be held April 2nd and 3rd. 
Call the primary for Pre-K screenings*

​Virtual Courses - Eligible students may enroll in virtual courses offered through the Missouri Course Access Program (MOCAP).  The district will accept all grades and credits earned through district-sponsored virtual instruction and MOCAP.  Students taking courses virtually are subject to district policies, procedures and rules applicable to students enrolled in traditional courses including, but not limited to, the district's discipline code and prohibitions on academic dishonesty discrimination, harassment, bullying and cyber bullying. Refer to Policy IGCD for more information.
    
New*** Certified/Non-Certified Applications for Employment are now available under the "Faculty and Staff" tab above.

Foster Care Point of Contact
Homeless and Immigrant Liaison 
Anita Studdard (573) 627-3243 - mrsstuddard@strainjapan.com